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Monday, March 22, 2010

Left on the Shelf

Having to work in the shop on Saturday meant the only day that I had free to visit the local antiques fair was Sunday. I wasn't expecting to find very much of interest left on the stalls, so I looked on it as a day to have a mooch with my friend in the lovely sunshine...I was however pleasantly surprised to discover a few treasures yesterday...My favourite find was this little French basket with the special little details of a velvet ribbon ruffle and satin ribbon trim along the base...Love the hand painted roses too!Last week in the shop I sold an old Sanderson hat box - I hadn't banked on being able to replace it again...but ta-da, I will be able to, albeit with a slightly smaller size; a find I was very pleased to discover.Love these old French catalogues full of fashions, home wares and furniture...Oh to be able to shop at these prices!

A fab 50's angora mix cardigan and the crinoline lady will be useful to hold my business cards.

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A good rummage through the stock of one of my favourite dealers turned up some gorgeous French fabric scraps and on another stand I bought some lovely diamante costume jewellery.

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Finally this little treasure was waiting for me inside one of the 'sheds' - such a sweet little thing, probably from around the 1930's; she has the teeniest little porcelain head with bead headpiece.

So shopping late at the fair can still turn up some exciting finds!

And another find that I am VERY excited about happened earlier last week...More about that another time, but here's a sneaky peek!

16 comments:

Hello NikiI had my hands on that very same hatbox on Saturday! I toyed with it for a few minutes, wondered and pondered, and then finally my budget told me to put it back on the table! I'm glad it has found a lovely home in your shop, albeit temporarily.On the same stall I bought a selection of gorgeous birthday cards :-)You were lucky to be there on the sunny day, it was cold and damp on Saturday but Lizzie's welcoming smile made the experience just delightful.Hope you are having a fun Monday,Happy days to you,Denise x

well done Niki, I looked at both the basket and the crinoline lady! I had to resist as it wasn't the most profitable weekend I have had at Shepton. What is so nice is that customers CAN find treasures on "day 3" at Shepton mallet. I have a friend who usually comes on the Sunday, and I am always stunned by what she finds. Have a good week, Liz xx

Oh, how I would love to be shopping with you. Your treasures are so much fun to see! I love the sparkly jewelry. My weekend treasures were of a totally different nature! Stop by for a quick visit to see my Colorado Sunday. Thanks for sharing. ♥♪

Oh Niki...you find such wonderful treasures! I REALLY miss all the garage sales in the city...they usually went from Thursday to Saturday with the odd Wednesday and Sunday thrown in. It's such a long way for me to go now that we live in the country but that was one sacrifice I was willing to make. I don't regret it..but I think I'll have to just pick a day one day soon and satisfy my cravings! Have a wonderful day. Maura

Hi Niki, How funny...I was at that stand and I saw the little basket in the back of their "van". I said I realised it was probably sold but could I have a look at it anyway so they said yes and we spoke about how very pretty it was. She said a lady had just come by and bought it! I should have known it would be you! Lucky girl! The desk is GORGEOUS and the type of thing I really love. If you ever decide to let it go let me know first please!